Cassie Tremblay : 25 in '25 Poll A

It stands to reason a critic might have difficulty in maintaining objectivity while combatting their personal preferences. As it turns out based from my experience with my ex and other critic friends of her whom I came to know, the two are not mutually exclusive. They can both enjoy the movie with their personal preferences and quirky taste and at the same time adopt a professional analysis devoid of any personal prejudices.One way to look at it is in their disecting of the film, and there are far more angles to analyze than I ever imagined, i e. Lighting, camera angles, what type of shot is employed, the editing style, the mis en scene which refers to every thing in the background, books, plants, windows, knickknacks, etc. EVERY THING is a CHOICE by the Director as are the choices the actors make in how to portray their character, what type of outfit, etc. My point is in knowing, recognizing and picking out the choices the director made in every aspect of the film makes the critic enjoy the movie more than the average movie goer because they pick up and understand all of the intricate steps needed to bring the film to life. Contrary to what Wordsworth said, "We murder to disect" these professionals pick up subtle aspects of a movie that we would never pick up and, in so doing it actually enhances their enjoyment. So, to finish this long winded response to your legitimate question they can both enjoy the film on the surface level which is where most of us reside and that's totally cool and then can pick up the subtle and often genius choices that a Director makes. Through my years with my wife I picked up a ton of things to look for in a movie that I never would have thought to look for and it makes me appreciate all the more the interesting choices that go into making a piece of art. I hope this long rambling helps answer your question a bit. If not, that's probably in me. Take care.

Tom

2025-02-09 06:51:54 +0000 UTC

5th place. Not a bad finish in the poll. Gets good reviews. I voted for it.

Clay F

2025-02-08 21:45:32 +0000 UTC

So curious if a professional movie critic can truly be objective about movies, or if they have the same, semi-unshakable preferences in style, genre, and time period that most people have.

Chris Thom

2025-02-08 18:34:04 +0000 UTC

Cassie and Carly would have enjoyed Billy Elliot. Hope they get to see it at some point.

Joe M

2025-02-08 12:44:23 +0000 UTC

Oh yes... and that's no fantasy... 🐉

Jens Kristensen

2025-02-08 11:22:19 +0000 UTC

Tom, good point

Clay F

2025-02-08 07:44:50 +0000 UTC

Thanks, Clarence for your considerate reply. I'm actually 66 and have been a cinephile since I was a teenager. That and heavy doses of Led Zeppelin, The Who and pretty much any and all music coming out of the 70's and 80's. I actually have seen every film on both these polls, some more often than others on the list. My ex-wife was/is a professional film critic and I learned a lot from her over the years. I am subscribed to about 10 movie reactors because I love watching a movie I enjoyed through the eyes of some one watching it for the first time and I venture to guess that is why most of us are here. Anyway, to end this rambling reply, I will say of the reactors I've watched these past years and many more to whom I am not subscribed Cassie is absolutely, hands down the best there is. Her reactions are so genuine, heart felt and sincere it really is a treat to watch her react to some awesome and some not so awesome movies. Anyway, it's all good. Take care

Tom

2025-02-08 06:15:43 +0000 UTC

Different audiences for sure. Never ever heard anyone my age or younger say Oh you have to see Space Cowboys! But Clint Eastwood in general was a bit out of style for younger people back then. But still fun to go back and watch as we get older. Sometimes he really wants to cram a point of view and a certain politics down our throat, but still it means something to him so that can be infectious.

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 23:14:35 +0000 UTC

It's really hard to keep track of all the movies that get released. There's A LOT of just the bigger budget ones. Feel the same I look at some of these lists and it's like nope nope nope didn't see that never heard of that. lol

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 23:09:29 +0000 UTC

Zoe Kravitz makes sense. She reminds me a lot of Lisa Bonet.

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 23:07:41 +0000 UTC

There was a third Never Ending Story?!?

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 23:06:24 +0000 UTC

Wow, you’re so smart. You are superior to all.

Brian Lowery

2025-02-07 11:59:50 +0000 UTC

That sums me up, Tom, but I think that applies to most polls. None of us is old enough to have watched all the great movies, or even most, so when it comes to Cassie, it's our faves we tend to vote for. Always interesting to watch a new one, though. I've discovered some real gems on here that I'd never even heard of before.

Clarence Newman

2025-02-07 10:58:11 +0000 UTC

I remember him playing Matthew Brodericks friend in "The Cable Guy" but he didn't have a lot of screen time... - but of course never forget him in the classic "The NeverEnding Story III" ... (okay, that's a pretty bad movie - even Falkor is looking bad and not up to standard)...

Jens Kristensen

2025-02-07 09:51:04 +0000 UTC

Unfortunately, Bryan, my guess is most of the folks voting have never seen Best in Show so they are unable to vote on what is clearly the best film on this list.

Tom

2025-02-07 07:08:52 +0000 UTC

My guess is most of the folks voting likely have not seen State and Main, High Fidelity, Wonder Boys or Keeping the Faith all of which are infinitely superior to Space Cowboys in every single way. Oh, well. No big deal. As the Romans would say, "De gustibus non est disputandum".

Tom

2025-02-07 05:38:36 +0000 UTC

I agree with Diego kontarovdky. Best In Show is the BEST film on this list by a mile. Not even close. Space Cowboys? Flimsy plot to put together once great actors but way past their prime. This was a gimmick or click bait movie not worth a second watch.

Tom

2025-02-07 05:27:42 +0000 UTC

My thoughts exactly! When that tiny Stonehenge came down I laughed/cried so hard. Hilarious! That and of course perhaps the most famous scene of all, "But this goes to eleven." Did you know that it's the only film IMDB , allows for the rating go to eleven?

Tom

2025-02-07 05:22:44 +0000 UTC

Both are pretty quirky but very fun. Would suggest both. Best in Show you may have to adjust your sense of humor a bit, I don't know...but it's pretty weird, subtle humor for a lot of it. And plenty of wtf. Cast looks like they're having a lot of fun with it.

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 04:46:59 +0000 UTC

Fun author. Nice personal, kind of lowkey stories.

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 04:45:14 +0000 UTC

Love it. Kind of a calm stoner movie. But nice vibes to it.

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 04:44:14 +0000 UTC

Oh that's right. Forgot that was his first big breakout. Pretty sure he had some bit parts in some 80's or early 90's movies but I don't think he even spoke in them.

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 04:43:28 +0000 UTC

Sounds good. Never saw that one. Does Ed Norton still direct?

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 04:41:44 +0000 UTC

Clint Eastwood is pretty much the quintessential crusty old guy. lol

Chris Thom

2025-02-07 04:40:58 +0000 UTC

I went ahead and voted for Best in Show and High Fidelity... as two good movies that I haven't seen lol. And also voted on many others after looking them up, again lol 😊

Mannygogou

2025-02-07 02:11:49 +0000 UTC

Best in Show is decent at 3rd place. I voted for it. I also voted for High Fidelity.

Clay F

2025-02-06 23:57:36 +0000 UTC

I have kind of reached a point in these polls now where I no longer really want one particular film to win since one vote hardly makes much of a difference in the big scheme of things, so instead I look at whatever two are ahead and pick the one that I prefer more. In this case, I'm fine with SPACE COWBOYS winning. I Even recommended it back when she was watching MILLION DOLLAR BABY and OUTLAW JOSIE WALES.

Stick Figure Studios

2025-02-06 22:54:19 +0000 UTC

Awesome choise

Uncle Vanya

2025-02-06 21:46:10 +0000 UTC

I haven't actually seen Wonder Boys, but the book it's based on was written by my favourite author: Michael Chabon. Not sure if we do book recommendations around these parts, but if you've never read The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay or The Yiddish Policemen's Union do yourself a favour and check them out.

Ian Tonge

2025-02-06 19:25:34 +0000 UTC

I picked Best in Show thinking I'd be waaay outnumbered. Who knew? But Space Cowboys??

Jennifer Medicus

2025-02-06 18:00:04 +0000 UTC

I voted for Keeping the Faith and Wonder Boys. They are both old favorites of mine. I think you and Carly would love Keeping the Faith as it’s a romantic comedy that not many have seen and it’s directed by Edward Norton. It’s very tender! And Wonder Boys is just a great movie, perfect for a winters day!

Kristen

2025-02-06 17:05:22 +0000 UTC

Yes Wonder Boys is SO good!

Kristen

2025-02-06 17:01:56 +0000 UTC

"Space Cowboys" is the only good one on this list IMNSHO.

JAKH

2025-02-06 16:46:48 +0000 UTC

She'll probably recognize Garner more from THE NOTEBOOK and MAVERICK

Stick Figure Studios

2025-02-06 14:45:44 +0000 UTC

Boy, I really touched a nerve here. Had no idea everyone loved yet another “let’s get the team back together for ONE MORE JOB” movie so much. Again, it’s not bad. It’s just been done to death and is completely predictable and paint-by-numbers. There are definitely worse movies out there and I generally like Clint as a director. I’m sticking with “cliched” though.

Lyle Morgan

2025-02-06 14:19:27 +0000 UTC

Different movies have different audiences. If you like High Fidelity fine, why the need to piss on Space Cowboys.

Joe

2025-02-06 14:13:45 +0000 UTC

She has seen most of them already

Cole Jennett

2025-02-06 14:09:33 +0000 UTC

Bit of a breakout for Jack Black too.

Clarence Newman

2025-02-06 13:31:53 +0000 UTC

I know it's not going to win, but they would both love Wonder Boys. It's such a Bob Dylan of films.

Kevin C

2025-02-06 10:09:33 +0000 UTC

John Glenn returned to space when he was 77. Ed Dwight flew in space at 90. So, at least where age is concerned, it’s not that implausible. Particularly if you actually watch the entire movie and see how the mission is to be accomplished.

Just Plain Bob

2025-02-06 08:47:47 +0000 UTC

Yes, theyve never seen a movie like that before. Entertainment Weekly ran an online contest 7 years ago to determine who the best "Best Actress" winner of all-time is. After weeks of narrowing down the bracket, the voters had to choose between two finalists: Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice, or Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind. Vivien won 55% to 45%. I love that movie. The story, the cinematography, the dialogue, the complex characters, but what I love the most about it is Vivien's amazing oscar winning performance. Best you'll ever see. She carries the 4 hour movie on her shoulders.

V M

2025-02-06 08:01:15 +0000 UTC

"High Fidelity" is kinda a personal favorite. Its funny, sad and makes you think or rethink your life... but still in a entertaining way. Lisa Bonet is way cool and cute... the movie also features danish actress Iben Hjejle in the first or even maybe the only american movie she made...

Jens Kristensen

2025-02-06 07:28:44 +0000 UTC

2000 was a way better year for movies than these.

Kevin Charley

2025-02-06 07:08:16 +0000 UTC

I think Cassie would enjoy Keeping the Faith the most out of this list, but I can see that it's not going to win. Happy about Space Cowboys being in the lead, because I just know Cassie (and Carly) would love it. High Fidelity and Best in Show are two of my faves, but I always think about what Cassie's going to enjoy in these polls.

Mike Amandes

2025-02-06 06:24:03 +0000 UTC

Keeping the Faith is by far my favorite of these listed. Directed by Edward Norton and Edward in a Rom/Com, Ben Stiller,and Jenna Elfman is such a treat in this. It's a fun, feelgood rom/com.

Ryan Towell

2025-02-06 06:23:45 +0000 UTC

The poll results are a bit disheartening. It's like she will have to slog through every mediocre mainstream movie before she can get to the really good films this way.

James Melton

2025-02-06 06:12:01 +0000 UTC

Me too. But we'll just keep on trying I guess. I'm not entering no other choice but that one. I know Cassie and Carley would not know what hit them.

Brian Wood

2025-02-06 06:09:01 +0000 UTC

Lyle meant to say "No one *should have asked..." which I kind of agree with. Not that it's bad. It's just completely overshadowed by High Fidelity, Billy Elliot, Wonder Boys, State and Main, and possibly also by others on this list that I don't know.

James Melton

2025-02-06 06:02:14 +0000 UTC

Brian, I wish your pick a flick choice had won.

V M

2025-02-06 05:58:59 +0000 UTC

best in show is the best movie of 2000!

diego kontarovsky

2025-02-06 04:57:40 +0000 UTC

Old guys can go into space, look at Shatner, LOL.

Joe

2025-02-06 04:46:01 +0000 UTC

She has reacted to many of my favorites.

Clay F

2025-02-06 04:19:54 +0000 UTC

Shocked by the leader of this poll!

Jaret Morlan

2025-02-06 03:56:12 +0000 UTC

I voted for it. A quiet little gem of a movie

keoma songs

2025-02-06 03:41:42 +0000 UTC

I agree with your comments on the movie. :-) And like you, I'm happy for those who voted for it. I looked more closely at what Cassie had reacted to so far, and I realized I had my fair share of movies I personally enjoyed, so I'm much more indulgent with the polls now.

René Ferland

2025-02-06 03:25:49 +0000 UTC

I feel like Billy has become widely forgotten - very unfortunate. It’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen and never fails to make me cry.

Rose

2025-02-06 03:07:49 +0000 UTC

Katie - give “Billy Elliot” a try! This was Jamie Bell’s debut film and he won several awards for his performance. His other notable films include “Jane Eyre” / “King Kong” / “Snowpiercer” / “Rocketman.” I love him best as Billy, tho.

Rose

2025-02-06 03:02:55 +0000 UTC

Planet of the Vampires (65)

Richard Maurer

2025-02-06 02:59:18 +0000 UTC

@Chris - you’re due for a Billy Elliot re-watch. The father’s arc is emotionally moving.

Rose

2025-02-06 02:48:00 +0000 UTC

And I've never quoted or asked anyone, "Have you seen High Fidelity" nor have I ever had anyone in my entire life ask me, "Have you seen High Fidelity". So there's that. LOL

Mark T

2025-02-06 02:42:12 +0000 UTC

Yes, you can see. Do a search. Type in “red violin” in the search box (field). I don’t see the search field in the app, but the search field is at the upper right if you are web-based on a PC or laptop.

Clay F

2025-02-06 02:35:56 +0000 UTC

I think "cliche" is a good word for Space Cowboys, but looks like I will giving Space Cowboys a second chance when I watch along with her reaction.

Clay F

2025-02-06 02:23:32 +0000 UTC

I couldn't finish Space Cowboys because seemed corny with the crusty old guys. Space Cowboy = stellar cast but damn they’re old, and a ludicrous/implausible premise. I am hoping the acting and special effects can save the movie for me on this watch. I am happy for the many patrons who have been previously asking for Space Cowboys. I voted High Fidelity. IMDb 6.5, Metacritic 73%, RT 78% (audience 53%) = Space Cowboys (2000) IMDb 7.4, Metacritic 79%, RT 91% (audience 90%) = High Fidelity (2000)

Clay F

2025-02-06 02:13:38 +0000 UTC

I feel like RM and I already discussed Lifeforce (1985) a while back. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089489/

Happy Hanukkah

2025-02-06 02:11:26 +0000 UTC

Sure, at least a few solid films come out every year, and we all have our favorites... but that's hardly an all-star line-up up there.

Story Archer

2025-02-06 02:10:57 +0000 UTC

Thank you for that. I am new to Patreon and was not aware. Are we able to see older posts on here?

Drew Morelock

2025-02-06 01:57:13 +0000 UTC

She reacted to The Red Violin (1998). Patreon exclusive posted June 26, 2021. I thought it great that she reacted to The Red Violin.

Clay F

2025-02-06 01:51:59 +0000 UTC

The Hulu show with Zoe Kravitz is really great.

Javier Hernandez

2025-02-06 01:48:59 +0000 UTC

High Fidelity is the male equivalent of a chick flick. 10/10

Jacob King

2025-02-06 01:47:33 +0000 UTC

Yeah Together is great. Michael Nyqvist is phenomenal in that movie. Maybe his best performance in his career. I guess you know that L. Moodysson did a sequel to Together in 2023 - Together 99. Anyhow.... All of L. Moodysson's movies are on popcorn request and they deserves requests. 🥰🥰

Björn Karlsson

2025-02-06 01:42:24 +0000 UTC

Speaking of movies from 2000, has anyone here seen Space Cowboys?

Happy Hanukkah

2025-02-06 01:42:20 +0000 UTC

I consider myself somehwhat of a moviephile, at least from 1977-current. I've only heard of the legend of bagger Vance, I turn in my card...

JohnnyUtah

2025-02-06 00:51:36 +0000 UTC

I got two debunks for ya. Ready? Here we go… “on a count of one.” Many times I have asked, “have you seen Space Cowboys?” If someone likes Clint Eastwood or James Garner, etc, films… If someone likes Space/NASA films, such as The Right Stuff, Deep Impact or Armageddon. (I’m almost positive you will find people recommending Space Cowboys in the comments of those first two) I’ve even had people ask me if I’ve seen Space Cowboys.

Larry Darrell

2025-02-06 00:51:22 +0000 UTC

Just to add a little flavour to these extremely anglophone lists, my write-in vote would be for Lukas Moodysson's hilarious and heartwarming Together.

Henry Graham

2025-02-06 00:32:17 +0000 UTC

I do think she would enjoy those. She seems primed for subtle humor/satire/weirdness now. Not nice to call people morons though. There's a shit ton of movies in the world, no one has time to get to them all. Or most even. People usually go with what they already know and like to a degree.

Chris Thom

2025-02-06 00:27:48 +0000 UTC

It’s not that Space Cowboys is bad…it’s just completely forgettable and cliched while High Fidelity is hilarious and sad and unique and perfectly cast and well-written. No human on the planet has ever quoted it or asked “hey, have you seen Space Cowboys?!”

Lyle Morgan

2025-02-06 00:25:08 +0000 UTC

Pretty sure Happy Gilmore 2 just happened. Side note. Also Chris Farley was lined up to play Shrek before he died. Bonus fun fact.

Chris Thom

2025-02-06 00:21:09 +0000 UTC

State and Main is terrific, probably Mamet's most crowdpleasing film as a director. “Go you Huskies!” They'd never win but it's fun to see Mamet and Neil Labute on the same poll. It was around the time of Nurse Betty that I recall thinking Labute was shaping up to be Mamet's heir and a really exciting filmmaker to follow. A few movies later he directed a remake of The Wicker Man and his subsequent film career makes for pretty dismal viewing.

Henry Graham

2025-02-06 00:20:19 +0000 UTC

Vaguely remember that one. But a picket line? Who was protesting a child? Wasn't it about a school play?

Chris Thom

2025-02-06 00:19:12 +0000 UTC

No, I haven't

Katie Jackson

2025-02-06 00:19:00 +0000 UTC

I hope "Red Violin" makes it on a poll soon! I feel like that is such an underrated film.

Drew Morelock

2025-02-06 00:13:52 +0000 UTC

Have you seen Space Cowboys, Frequency, or Billy Elliot? They’re excellent movies.

Dan M

2025-02-06 00:00:45 +0000 UTC

Katie, have you seen Space Cowboys or Frequency?

Dan M

2025-02-05 23:58:14 +0000 UTC

Is there a movie called Dracula in Space? Space Vampires?

Dan M

2025-02-05 23:56:39 +0000 UTC

Another moron here. Space Cowboys all the way.

Dan M

2025-02-05 23:55:17 +0000 UTC

Because it’s fantastic!!!!

Dan M

2025-02-05 23:52:36 +0000 UTC

The Stonehenge bit in “This Is Spinal Tap” made me laugh so hard and so long that it induced an asthma attack (something I’ve had happen a handful of times when watching comedies). The blu ray includes all the deleted scenes, in order, so that it plays like an alternate version of the film.

Just Plain Bob

2025-02-05 23:50:08 +0000 UTC

I voted for High Fidelity, which is essential viewing. Best in Show is even better, but before seeing that you should really watch This is Spinal Tap, the film that invented the mockumentary improv comedy that’s now becoming the standard format for sitcoms but was startlingly original back in the day. It’s a great film in its own right but also features many of the same actors in Best in Show, and they made a couple of other films as well.

jdj830

2025-02-05 23:46:38 +0000 UTC

Poor Billy Elliot. Such a unique movie! One of the best movies ever made! Feel good of the highest order, with so many wonderful messages. The "dad crossing the picket line" scene is still one of the most beautiful visions of a father's unconditional love. "We're done! He's just a wee boy! We have to give him a chance!" Give Billy Elliot a chance and you will absolutely understand!

Jack Dalton

2025-02-05 23:40:59 +0000 UTC

Definitely!! A Perfect World (1993)… Kevin Costner & Clint Eastwood.

Larry Darrell

2025-02-05 23:27:12 +0000 UTC

Good to see another Clint Eastwood movie in the lead, but "A Perfect World" still needs to be seen by Cassie and Carly.

bgb1975 (Brian)

2025-02-05 23:23:24 +0000 UTC

I don't know. It was a year after my divorce. I was trying to get a struggling business off the ground. I pretty much walked around in a daze for two or three years terrified I was going to end up homeless.

TheSingulatarian

2025-02-05 23:22:58 +0000 UTC

She needs to watch Sexy Beast in a double feature with Ghandi just to see Ben Kingsly's range.

TheSingulatarian

2025-02-05 23:17:02 +0000 UTC

Milton. If it's not I must have missed it. It would definitely be on my list if I hadn't seen it on there. I'm hoping you're right.

Clarence Newman

2025-02-05 23:12:33 +0000 UTC

Answer is E: Space Cowboys.

Ike

2025-02-05 23:04:44 +0000 UTC

No, I agree. Skip the Tim Burton one. I meant the 1968 Charlton Heston one.

Katie Jackson

2025-02-05 23:03:59 +0000 UTC

I know High Fidelity was pretty good. But I've just seen it so many times at this point I don't know if I really want to revisit again. Anyways...voted for it again. lol

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 23:03:43 +0000 UTC

If you mean the 2000 Tim Burton PotA almost everyone here is trying to get her to skip it.

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 23:01:45 +0000 UTC

Yeah and that Ben Kingsley performance was brilliant.

Gray

2025-02-05 23:01:06 +0000 UTC

Have probably seen it more than ten times.

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 22:59:51 +0000 UTC

It totally was.

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 22:59:16 +0000 UTC

No it isn't.

Kevin Charley

2025-02-05 22:58:36 +0000 UTC

Love that movie.

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 22:58:31 +0000 UTC

Thought Irene was 2002 for some reason.

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 22:58:01 +0000 UTC

Do hope she watches Wonder Boys at some point. It's a bit of a (slightly indie) classic. The rest of the poll I'm having a hard time deciding.

Chris Thom

2025-02-05 22:56:49 +0000 UTC

Because it’s Awesoooome!!!!

Larry Darrell

2025-02-05 22:56:11 +0000 UTC

I knew this would happen before I even saw the results. If I could vote for High Fidelity 1000 times, I would. I’m making burner accounts and cheating.

bknsty14

2025-02-05 22:55:40 +0000 UTC

High Fidelity! Why the hell is space cowboys in the lead!?!?!?!?!?!

rakesh

2025-02-05 22:52:04 +0000 UTC

Saw “Sexy Beast” in the theater when it first came out. Such a great movie. And proof that it’s still possible to make a good film that’s completely different than anything else on offer.

Just Plain Bob

2025-02-05 22:50:17 +0000 UTC

Keeping the Faith would be perfect for you and your sister. A romantic comedy you haven't seen? But unfortunately it won't win.

Steve kephart

2025-02-05 22:45:31 +0000 UTC

Oops 😂😂 Better change my vote 😁

Kuskesh Haramzadeh

2025-02-05 22:45:21 +0000 UTC

Pro tip- Don't call the ones you want to vote your way "morons". Even if you are joking, it doesn't come through in text.

Mike Lemon

2025-02-05 22:45:20 +0000 UTC

Haha!! Cassie, I bet you will never think of the term face off the same way again! “The top two winners from each poll will face off in a final showdown!”

Tara

2025-02-05 22:37:40 +0000 UTC

Best In Show is great but I want her to watch Space Cowboys 😂

DSM The Editor

2025-02-05 22:31:08 +0000 UTC

Billy Madison. VERY different movie 😂

DSM The Editor

2025-02-05 22:30:32 +0000 UTC

You love Clint movies, you love tender movies, youre gonna love Space Cowboys!

DSM The Editor

2025-02-05 22:30:15 +0000 UTC

Patreon is being obnoxious, but I hope my vote for Best in Show registered. (If all the dog lovers voted for it, it would win easily)

Paul Stelter

2025-02-05 22:27:01 +0000 UTC

I keep thinking Billy Elliot was that Adam Sandler movie with Chris Farley! But it's not is it? What movie am I thinking of?

Kuskesh Haramzadeh

2025-02-05 22:25:43 +0000 UTC

@Rob, I think so. Definitely got his best physical comedy

Milton William Burray

2025-02-05 22:25:14 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys & Billy Elliot for me, not enough British movies on the channel. I mean Sexy Beast missed out of this poll, although might not have been your thing to be fair. Stil a great film though.

Gray

2025-02-05 22:24:31 +0000 UTC

Hilarious movie. Maybe Carrey's best comedic performance.

Robert Baldino

2025-02-05 22:23:26 +0000 UTC

I thought Bagger Vance was at least half an hour too long and boring, but I ve only seen it once way back when.

John

2025-02-05 22:23:17 +0000 UTC

I haven't seen it either. I voted for Space Cowboys.

Rick Williams

2025-02-05 22:20:33 +0000 UTC

The only ones I care about is High Fidelity and Space Cowboys

John

2025-02-05 22:20:33 +0000 UTC

It's not on her Letterbox 🤷🏻

Milton William Burray

2025-02-05 22:16:43 +0000 UTC

Bowfinger released in 1999.

Dave

2025-02-05 22:16:22 +0000 UTC

I think she's watched most of the Carreys, Milt. Shame, because Rene Zellweger is a delight in that one.

Clarence Newman

2025-02-05 22:12:23 +0000 UTC

Not heard of a lot of these. Hmm. Space Cowboys will do. Best in Show will do. None of them scream out to me.

Carol Rocha

2025-02-05 22:10:28 +0000 UTC

Me, Bryan, I'm the moron. Haven't seen it, I'm afraid, so not mentally equipped to vote.

Clarence Newman

2025-02-05 22:09:48 +0000 UTC

My favourite movie from 2000 was Me, Myself & Irene. Honourable mention for Animal Factory

Milton William Burray

2025-02-05 22:08:54 +0000 UTC

Best in show is a darn good comedy.

clutchkman

2025-02-05 22:08:20 +0000 UTC

Both my choices are also far behind.

René Ferland

2025-02-05 22:06:39 +0000 UTC

Always wondered if it would have been received any better if they had waited a couple of years due to Challenger.

Omar

2025-02-05 22:06:25 +0000 UTC

i can't agree more about Billy Elliot. I have seen Space Cowboys and it does not stick to me as particularly memorable. Beside Billy Elliot, I also voted for Nurse Betty, a movie I went to see in the blind: a nice surpise with a quite original plot.

René Ferland

2025-02-05 22:04:56 +0000 UTC

Who are the morons not voting Best In Show. JC people.

Bryan Erickson

2025-02-05 22:04:53 +0000 UTC

How is The Legend of Bagger Vance not in the top 2 of this poll?

D. T. Nelson

2025-02-05 22:04:30 +0000 UTC

Seriously! She would LOVE Billy Elliot!

Maisie

2025-02-05 22:03:39 +0000 UTC

I really don't have a dog in this race, on either poll. I'll be happy to watch Space Cowboys. I like my films a little bit older than a mere 25 years. 😂😂😂

Mike LL

2025-02-05 22:03:18 +0000 UTC

You would LOVE Legend of Bagger Vance!

Jay

2025-02-05 22:02:12 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys I guess.

Richard Maurer

2025-02-05 21:59:48 +0000 UTC

How many times can I vote for Best in Show. Once is not enough

Jay

2025-02-05 21:57:58 +0000 UTC

Make it a triple feature with Space Cop (2016) and I'm in. Just watched the SpaceCamp trailer, it looks like that good kind of terrible. Downloading it now.

Mike Lemon

2025-02-05 21:55:33 +0000 UTC

I was hoping Where The Heart Is would make one of the polls. Oh well, nothing jumping out that I'm really excited about. I guess I'll just wait for Planet Of The Apes

Katie Jackson

2025-02-05 21:48:04 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys is winning?? Yeehaw! Getting ready to point out all the nerdy space facts

Omar

2025-02-05 21:43:11 +0000 UTC

As much as I love Space Camp, which was such a favorite of mine that I wore out the VHS when I was a kid, it is extremely niche and I don’t know if it’s money for a channel like this. But if it gets watched, I’m all for it and I will technically advise the crap out of it.

Omar

2025-02-05 21:41:34 +0000 UTC

Billy Elliott is beautiful, uplifting with an incredible soundtrack… and it’s being beaten by Space Cowboys‽ High Fidelity I get but Space Cowboys?? C’mon really?

Ria Grix

2025-02-05 21:38:57 +0000 UTC

Star Wars (1977) was closer to 2000 than today is closer to 2000. You're welcome.

Mike Lemon

2025-02-05 21:35:51 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys should be watched as a double-bill with SpaceCamp

Milton William Burray

2025-02-05 21:33:25 +0000 UTC

Bagger Vance and Men of Honor are great, Best in Show was pretty good, I remember liking Finding Forester but I don't remember much about it.

Mike Lemon

2025-02-05 21:32:54 +0000 UTC

Wait, these movies are 25 years old? Noooooo.

Michael Siegel

2025-02-05 21:30:37 +0000 UTC

It apparently passes pretty quick. Both my choices are far behind in their respective polls.

Mike Lemon

2025-02-05 21:28:54 +0000 UTC

Alas, Wonder Boys.

Rick Rodriguez

2025-02-05 21:28:03 +0000 UTC

Keeping the Faith is one of the few rom-coms I can stomach

mikethemotormouth

2025-02-05 21:27:22 +0000 UTC

come on space cowboys stars Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland and James Garner

scott osborne

2025-02-05 21:27:04 +0000 UTC

Hey, my fave is winning the poll by a street! I must have been standing next to Mike Lemon when he got hit by the fairy dust on the Classic Romance poll!

Clarence Newman

2025-02-05 21:23:00 +0000 UTC

It's different, that's for sure, Chris. The kind of film Cassie would love, I think.

Clarence Newman

2025-02-05 21:20:54 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys and Frequency for the win!!! Those two would be Tops for the year, and it’s only just begun.

Larry Darrell

2025-02-05 21:18:19 +0000 UTC

I learn something new everyday. I was looking up Best in Show and while I knew Christopher Guest, I didn't know he was married to Jamie Lee Curtis. Also best in show had a 93% on rotten tomatoes.

Stephen Last

2025-02-05 21:17:37 +0000 UTC

And a suave Donald Sutherland from The Hunger Games (Emperor Snow).

Dan M

2025-02-05 21:16:18 +0000 UTC

State & Main is a wonderful quirky comedy, starring talented singer/songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon who can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZhkMERHWdQ&list=PL0emVwtw4R9XcH0QG64qkEfNXhkGwqt8S

Milton William Burray

2025-02-05 21:14:29 +0000 UTC

Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞

Dan M

2025-02-05 21:12:22 +0000 UTC

Absolutely! I’d bet on it.

Dan M

2025-02-05 21:11:59 +0000 UTC

State and Main is pretty good and largely forgotten. If I remember right it was actually filmed in Rhode Island even though it takes place in Northern New England. I guess the stars didn't want to be that far from New York City. David Mamet is a solid screen writer and playwright and anything with Philip Seymour Hoffman is worth a watch. Cassie would like Mamet's "About Last Night" based on his play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago". I was very disappointed that there was no perverse sex at all.

TheSingulatarian

2025-02-05 21:07:56 +0000 UTC

Ooof... not a good year for movies, was it? Or have we just seen all the best ones already?

Story Archer

2025-02-05 21:06:59 +0000 UTC

I’m glad she pushed you. Wife knows best 😉 You’re right - it’s fantastic.

Rose

2025-02-05 21:04:24 +0000 UTC

Oh man. This poll is stacked with great flicks: Best In Show, High Fidelity, Wonder Boys… I wish some of those were in the other poll which has less appealing options in my humble opinion. But I’m not surprised to see Space Cowboys in the lead. Cassie would definitely enjoy that one. However, one brilliant comedy from 2000 is missing from both polls: Bowfinger (with Steve Martin & Eddie Murphy)

Silver Machine

2025-02-05 21:02:11 +0000 UTC

Billy Elliot is in a poll! I know far too few people have seen it to win any poll. Therefore I'll just encourage everyone to watch it.

Chris Brown

2025-02-05 21:00:44 +0000 UTC

I finally saw that last year after my wife kept pushing it. It's fantastic.

Matt Rose

2025-02-05 21:00:25 +0000 UTC

Wonder Boys is a good and forgotten film. Also has a good Dylan original on the soundtrack.

Lord Nelson

2025-02-05 20:59:40 +0000 UTC

WAITING FOR GUFFMAN is my personal favorite of those mockumentaries.

Matt Rose

2025-02-05 20:59:32 +0000 UTC

I recommended it on earlier post as well - and your mom has great taste

Rose

2025-02-05 20:58:35 +0000 UTC

Cassie I would like to humbly recommend that you put another Christopher Guest Mockumentary on your to-potentially-watch list: A Might Wind is my personal favorite of Guests because it has a ton of original music and the film is quite hilarious.

David Bennett

2025-02-05 20:58:26 +0000 UTC

25 yrs ago… I’m old

Neil Varma

2025-02-05 20:58:11 +0000 UTC

I haven't heard about Happy Accidents in so long. I really liked that one

Mike Adams

2025-02-05 20:57:56 +0000 UTC

Lots of good movies. But you know Cassie will enjoy “Space Cowboys”

Mark White

2025-02-05 20:57:48 +0000 UTC

Just voted for High Fidelity (2000)! Back when I was at university doing a Media Production degree, there was one special day when we had a screening of High Fidelity (2000) and got to do a special Q&A with its director Stephen Frears. A very nice, friendly guy who answered numerous questions that we had, including the question "Do you regret turning down any movies to direct?" To which he replied "I turned down Thelma & Louise (1991)!" We all gasped and exclaimed "Oh NO!!" and Stephen Frears replied "Yep, that's pretty much what my reaction was!"

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

2025-02-05 20:57:23 +0000 UTC

its one of my moms favs

Cassie

2025-02-05 20:57:11 +0000 UTC

Wonder Boys is such a fantastic movie. I immediately voted for it and was crushed to se it had barely any votes and that instead Space Cowboys is running away with it.

Stranger2Reality

2025-02-05 20:55:37 +0000 UTC

She'll love High Fidelity.

Phil Sexton

2025-02-05 20:55:21 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys will probably win.

V M

2025-02-05 20:55:09 +0000 UTC

What a great poll. Essentially every choice is good. My top selection is High Fidelity.

Clay F

2025-02-05 20:54:40 +0000 UTC

Well I guess it's something for everyone, you know 😆

Brian Wood

2025-02-05 20:54:18 +0000 UTC

This is such a fun idea, and the choices are great, but I have to go with Space Cowboys. I would have voted for this movie in the Clint Eastwood poll, but sadly it wasn’t there. But this is a movie I think you, and Carly if she joins you, would absolutely love. It’s got a little bit of everything…action, comedy, romance, drama, and 4 excellent, well respected, and still sexy actors in the lead rolls.

Dan M

2025-02-05 20:54:12 +0000 UTC

love ben stiller, edward norton and jenna elfman keeping the faith ❤️

Hannah

2025-02-05 20:53:41 +0000 UTC

Lol

Brian Wood

2025-02-05 20:53:28 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys is a movie I really enjoy and i think Cassie will really like as well

Anjolie Lanel

2025-02-05 20:53:21 +0000 UTC

Billy Elliot is such a joy and there are tears & laughter. Love Jamie Bell’s performance and he is exceptional in this role. I’m really excited about his upcoming Fred & Ginger biopic (with Margaret Qualley). Pls Billy come thru!

Rose

2025-02-05 20:53:12 +0000 UTC

I feel I heard of High Fidelity. But Cowboys is the only one I've seen. So I went with that one, because I love Eastwood, Jones, and Garner movies as well. Lol

Brian Wood

2025-02-05 20:53:03 +0000 UTC

It’s more your taste than some others. For myself, I snuck into it as a kid after seeing another movie; I walked out kinda glad I didn’t pay to watch it.

Aaron Summers

2025-02-05 20:52:39 +0000 UTC

Super great movie!!

Laura Grubler

2025-02-05 20:52:24 +0000 UTC

Bagger Vance is so underrated

Erik Locquiao

2025-02-05 20:51:49 +0000 UTC

I'm really glad you sometimes go past the poll winners and explore other great films. There are a lot of gems here. Thanks for all you do and always take care of yourself and fam first, these movies and your fans will always be here. 🎬💁‍♀️🍿👏🏆⭐️💛

GomezAddams

2025-02-05 20:51:12 +0000 UTC

I've not heard of many of these. It was Space Cowboys or High Fidelity for me. I chose the latter.

V M

2025-02-05 20:50:30 +0000 UTC

We need a run on the Christopher Guest mockumenteries, and Best in Show is a good start.

Sean Barbante

2025-02-05 20:50:24 +0000 UTC

Rooting for “Space Cowboys.” If she watches it, I’m betting it will be Cassie’s favorite Clint Eastwood film. Fun movie. (Cassie, it also has Tommy Lee Jones and James Garner - the scrounger in “The Great Escape”).

Just Plain Bob

2025-02-05 20:49:59 +0000 UTC

Agreed. It won't win, but it's the best movie in the list

Scott Curry

2025-02-05 20:49:38 +0000 UTC

2000 wasn't 25 years ago...........ohhhhhhhhhhh.

TheSingulatarian

2025-02-05 20:49:36 +0000 UTC

If you watch Best in Show you definitely need to watch This is Spinal Tap!

Sam Fuller

2025-02-05 20:49:18 +0000 UTC

I chose High Fidelity because it’s a classic, but I really need to watch Wonder Boys again. Been a really long time.

Shad Kanyak

2025-02-05 20:49:07 +0000 UTC

Some really good ones in there and quite a few I've never seen. BEST IN SHOW, HIGH FIDELITY, and BILLY ELLIOT are the ones that really stand out as being excellent.

Matt Rose

2025-02-05 20:49:02 +0000 UTC

High Fidelity please 🙏🏼

Dallin

2025-02-05 20:48:39 +0000 UTC

I feel like Cassie will like Best in Show

Scott Macaulay

2025-02-05 20:48:35 +0000 UTC

How I wish I could vote for Wonder Boys 10 times.

Aaron Summers

2025-02-05 20:48:18 +0000 UTC

Space Cowboys is the only one I recognize lol

Brian Wood

2025-02-05 20:48:07 +0000 UTC

25 in '25 Poll A

Comments

5th place. Not a bad finish in the poll. Gets good reviews. I voted for it.

So curious if a professional movie critic can truly be objective about movies, or if they have the same, semi-unshakable preferences in style, genre, and time period that most people have.

Cassie and Carly would have enjoyed Billy Elliot. Hope they get to see it at some point.

Oh yes... and that's no fantasy... 🐉

Tom, good point

It's really hard to keep track of all the movies that get released. There's A LOT of just the bigger budget ones. Feel the same I look at some of these lists and it's like nope nope nope didn't see that never heard of that. lol

Zoe Kravitz makes sense. She reminds me a lot of Lisa Bonet.

There was a third Never Ending Story?!?

Wow, you’re so smart. You are superior to all.

I remember him playing Matthew Brodericks friend in "The Cable Guy" but he didn't have a lot of screen time... - but of course never forget him in the classic "The NeverEnding Story III" ... (okay, that's a pretty bad movie - even Falkor is looking bad and not up to standard)...

Unfortunately, Bryan, my guess is most of the folks voting have never seen Best in Show so they are unable to vote on what is clearly the best film on this list.

My guess is most of the folks voting likely have not seen State and Main, High Fidelity, Wonder Boys or Keeping the Faith all of which are infinitely superior to Space Cowboys in every single way. Oh, well. No big deal. As the Romans would say, "De gustibus non est disputandum".

I agree with Diego kontarovdky. Best In Show is the BEST film on this list by a mile. Not even close. Space Cowboys? Flimsy plot to put together once great actors but way past their prime. This was a gimmick or click bait movie not worth a second watch.

My thoughts exactly! When that tiny Stonehenge came down I laughed/cried so hard. Hilarious! That and of course perhaps the most famous scene of all, "But this goes to eleven." Did you know that it's the only film IMDB , allows for the rating go to eleven?

Both are pretty quirky but very fun. Would suggest both. Best in Show you may have to adjust your sense of humor a bit, I don't know...but it's pretty weird, subtle humor for a lot of it. And plenty of wtf. Cast looks like they're having a lot of fun with it.

Fun author. Nice personal, kind of lowkey stories.

Love it. Kind of a calm stoner movie. But nice vibes to it.

Oh that's right. Forgot that was his first big breakout. Pretty sure he had some bit parts in some 80's or early 90's movies but I don't think he even spoke in them.

Sounds good. Never saw that one. Does Ed Norton still direct?

Clint Eastwood is pretty much the quintessential crusty old guy. lol

I went ahead and voted for Best in Show and High Fidelity... as two good movies that I haven't seen lol. And also voted on many others after looking them up, again lol 😊

Best in Show is decent at 3rd place. I voted for it. I also voted for High Fidelity.

Awesome choise

I picked Best in Show thinking I'd be waaay outnumbered. Who knew? But Space Cowboys??

Yes Wonder Boys is SO good!

"Space Cowboys" is the only good one on this list IMNSHO.

She'll probably recognize Garner more from THE NOTEBOOK and MAVERICK

Different movies have different audiences. If you like High Fidelity fine, why the need to piss on Space Cowboys.

She has seen most of them already

Bit of a breakout for Jack Black too.

I know it's not going to win, but they would both love Wonder Boys. It's such a Bob Dylan of films.

John Glenn returned to space when he was 77. Ed Dwight flew in space at 90. So, at least where age is concerned, it’s not that implausible. Particularly if you actually watch the entire movie and see how the mission is to be accomplished.

"High Fidelity" is kinda a personal favorite. Its funny, sad and makes you think or rethink your life... but still in a entertaining way. Lisa Bonet is way cool and cute... the movie also features danish actress Iben Hjejle in the first or even maybe the only american movie she made...

2000 was a way better year for movies than these.

Keeping the Faith is by far my favorite of these listed. Directed by Edward Norton and Edward in a Rom/Com, Ben Stiller,and Jenna Elfman is such a treat in this. It's a fun, feelgood rom/com.

The poll results are a bit disheartening. It's like she will have to slog through every mediocre mainstream movie before she can get to the really good films this way.

Me too. But we'll just keep on trying I guess. I'm not entering no other choice but that one. I know Cassie and Carley would not know what hit them.

Lyle meant to say "No one *should have asked..." which I kind of agree with. Not that it's bad. It's just completely overshadowed by High Fidelity, Billy Elliot, Wonder Boys, State and Main, and possibly also by others on this list that I don't know.

Brian, I wish your pick a flick choice had won.

best in show is the best movie of 2000!

Old guys can go into space, look at Shatner, LOL.

She has reacted to many of my favorites.

Shocked by the leader of this poll!

I voted for it. A quiet little gem of a movie

I agree with your comments on the movie. :-) And like you, I'm happy for those who voted for it. I looked more closely at what Cassie had reacted to so far, and I realized I had my fair share of movies I personally enjoyed, so I'm much more indulgent with the polls now.

I feel like Billy has become widely forgotten - very unfortunate. It’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen and never fails to make me cry.

Katie - give “Billy Elliot” a try! This was Jamie Bell’s debut film and he won several awards for his performance. His other notable films include “Jane Eyre” / “King Kong” / “Snowpiercer” / “Rocketman.” I love him best as Billy, tho.

Planet of the Vampires (65)

@Chris - you’re due for a Billy Elliot re-watch. The father’s arc is emotionally moving.

And I've never quoted or asked anyone, "Have you seen High Fidelity" nor have I ever had anyone in my entire life ask me, "Have you seen High Fidelity". So there's that. LOL

Yes, you can see. Do a search. Type in “red violin” in the search box (field). I don’t see the search field in the app, but the search field is at the upper right if you are web-based on a PC or laptop.

I think "cliche" is a good word for Space Cowboys, but looks like I will giving Space Cowboys a second chance when I watch along with her reaction.

I feel like RM and I already discussed Lifeforce (1985) a while back. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089489/

Sure, at least a few solid films come out every year, and we all have our favorites... but that's hardly an all-star line-up up there.

Thank you for that. I am new to Patreon and was not aware. Are we able to see older posts on here?

She reacted to The Red Violin (1998). Patreon exclusive posted June 26, 2021. I thought it great that she reacted to The Red Violin.

The Hulu show with Zoe Kravitz is really great.

High Fidelity is the male equivalent of a chick flick. 10/10

Yeah Together is great. Michael Nyqvist is phenomenal in that movie. Maybe his best performance in his career. I guess you know that L. Moodysson did a sequel to Together in 2023 - Together 99. Anyhow.... All of L. Moodysson's movies are on popcorn request and they deserves requests. 🥰🥰

Speaking of movies from 2000, has anyone here seen Space Cowboys?

I consider myself somehwhat of a moviephile, at least from 1977-current. I've only heard of the legend of bagger Vance, I turn in my card...

Just to add a little flavour to these extremely anglophone lists, my write-in vote would be for Lukas Moodysson's hilarious and heartwarming Together.

I do think she would enjoy those. She seems primed for subtle humor/satire/weirdness now. Not nice to call people morons though. There's a shit ton of movies in the world, no one has time to get to them all. Or most even. People usually go with what they already know and like to a degree.

It’s not that Space Cowboys is bad…it’s just completely forgettable and cliched while High Fidelity is hilarious and sad and unique and perfectly cast and well-written. No human on the planet has ever quoted it or asked “hey, have you seen Space Cowboys?!”

Pretty sure Happy Gilmore 2 just happened. Side note. Also Chris Farley was lined up to play Shrek before he died. Bonus fun fact.

Vaguely remember that one. But a picket line? Who was protesting a child? Wasn't it about a school play?

No, I haven't

I hope "Red Violin" makes it on a poll soon! I feel like that is such an underrated film.

Have you seen Space Cowboys, Frequency, or Billy Elliot? They’re excellent movies.

Katie, have you seen Space Cowboys or Frequency?

Is there a movie called Dracula in Space? Space Vampires?

Another moron here. Space Cowboys all the way.

Because it’s fantastic!!!!

The Stonehenge bit in “This Is Spinal Tap” made me laugh so hard and so long that it induced an asthma attack (something I’ve had happen a handful of times when watching comedies). The blu ray includes all the deleted scenes, in order, so that it plays like an alternate version of the film.

Definitely!! A Perfect World (1993)… Kevin Costner & Clint Eastwood.

Good to see another Clint Eastwood movie in the lead, but "A Perfect World" still needs to be seen by Cassie and Carly.

I don't know. It was a year after my divorce. I was trying to get a struggling business off the ground. I pretty much walked around in a daze for two or three years terrified I was going to end up homeless.

She needs to watch Sexy Beast in a double feature with Ghandi just to see Ben Kingsly's range.

I really don't have a dog in this race, on either poll. I'll be happy to watch Space Cowboys. I like my films a little bit older than a mere 25 years. 😂😂😂